SOA record is an essential and one of the most common DNS records. It is crucial to understand it properly. So, let’s explain it!
The SOA record is the beginning of the chain of authority, which is typical for the DNS. The short SOA stands for start of authority. From all the nameservers that you have, the SOA record will show which holds the original zone file. This server will contain all of the essential data about the zone. It will be your authoritative DNS server.